I spent my 27th birthday in what has now become one of my very favorite cities in the world.
I woke up to a completed 27th year to discover Aram was on the road to recovery from his epic illness, which was the best present I could have asked for. We made our way to breakfast at More Quarters to find a tower of handcrafted cupcakes (complete with edible sparkles) waiting for us at our table, with a note from the staff saying they had donated to the Matchbox project in my name.
After breakfast, we went to the Cape of Good Hope, saw some penguins, and then dropped off our group at the hotel to get ready for dinner.
Three of us decided to go on a hike at Table Mountain where there was zero visibility. We learned that when South Africans say “zero visibility”, they mean it. We also learned that there is a lovely little restaurant that serves beer on tap at the top of Table Mountain. After making the most of this find, we decided to go on a hike in the fog. I definitely suggest you listen to the warning signs before going on any of the more dangerous trails.
We somehow managed to stay alive and have a great time even though visibility was quite sparse. We made it down just in time for dinner.
Shannon (The Woman Formerly Known As Beautiful) made us reservations at Mount Nelson’s restaurant. The kids got their own table and Brian and I decided to eat anything we couldn’t easily find at home. We had smoked crocodile salad and tons of bush meat, but our favorite was the Springbok.
We ended the night with a champagne toast and sparklers on a dessert to celebrate the end of one of the most exciting and interesting years of my life. This was by far the greatest way I could ever think of to celebrate a birthday.
Thank you again to More Quarters and DSA Vacations for creating a trip of a lifetime.
I couldn’t be more jealous!! Looks wonderful. It was my birthday too and you spent an amazing day in my home town!! Oh how I miss it. And yup, I’ve had those zero visibility days. Wish you’d been up on a clear day – it’s phenomenal!!!
A beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing!
What an amazing birthday — happy belated 27th! Let’s catch up soon!
Yes! I want to hear about life with the girls!
Oh my gosh, Jamie, this makes me so homesick for you guys and our trip. This was truly the best two weeks of my life. Thanks for making me do it!
I miss you!
I have to say, these posts that show glimpses into your life are my favorites. Happy Birthday, beautiful one!
Thank you Ronni! I know…I actually like doing those posts more than my other ones. I am loving blogging right now. You can do whatever you want and no one can say anything because it is yours! Well, they probably can and WILL say something, but it doesn’t matter. I could post a picture of elephant poop and no one can stop me!